Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

"Waaaaah, don't eat me!"

A soft, childlike scream rang out, sounding delicate, clear, and childlike.

Kousaka Kyosuke was indifferent.

He simply stared at a little girl with red eyes and rabbit ears, wearing a white kimono, with short silver hair, and a half-smile.

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"Onmyoji, please show mercy."

Against the dark backdrop of the backyard, a strange eye the size of a basin flickered, and a muffled sound also rang out.

The little bunny-eared girl didn't scream this time; she looked pitifully at Kyosuke Kousaka.

"Alright, next time I come here I'm going to eat the cute bunny."

"……Uh-huh!"

The little girl with rabbit ears nodded rapidly, like a chick pecking at rice.

Kyosuke Kosaka chuckled, then gently tossed the girl into the backyard through a gap in the wall.

"Thank you, Onmyoji."

"Hehe, Mr. Frog, the Onmyoji said I'm cute!"

The voice gradually became quieter.

Kyosuke Kousaka yawned and then raised his hand to flick it at a long-haired girl in a dark corner.

Yukinoshita: “…”

At dawn.

Kyosuke Kosaka hesitated for a long time in front of the desk before he began to write.

[In the month of Gengchen, on the day of Dingwei, the earth is in the position of Taiyin, and all kinds of calamities will befall the people... Many people will fall ill, and livestock will be afflicted by miasma.]

"Troubled times."

After muttering something to himself, Kyosuke Kousaka lay down on his side.

In the courtyard, barefoot on the snow, a little girl trudged through the soil, pruning the flowers and plants with shears in hand. Her face was flushed from the sun, and her gaze was exceptionally focused…

Outside the house.

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka arrived again, dressed in clean linen clothes, followed by a pair of identical girls.

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Again?

Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly became somewhat interested.

Having arrived in this strange yet familiar world, and now that I have some ability to protect myself, I naturally want to do things that interest me.

Besides studying the folklore, mythology, history, and magic of this world, he also wanted to occasionally try it out himself.

The so-called "playing" refers to a small-scale level.

Large-scale ones are the kind where even the person involved is afraid of messing things up.

For example, political struggles.

This is where things get really intense.

I learned yesterday when I went to Ukyo that they were still measuring fields and collecting taxes during the epidemic.

Even a fool could see that this is just infighting.

Even without a political sense, anyone who has studied history knows that the largest landowners in the late Heian period were the Fujiwara clan.

Based on historical information and intelligence gathered during his previous work as an Onmyoji, Kyosuke Kosaka believed that the Fujiwara clan intended to use their authority to seize other people's land.

If that's really the case, it's truly outrageous.

Kyosuke Kosaka, however, was quite eager to say a few words in a righteous and stern manner.

However, considering that I also bear the Fujiwara surname in this world, I decided against it.

In a moment of thought, Kousaka Kyosuke glanced at the girl tending the weeds in the courtyard.

Her petite, delicate feet trod on the soft earth, and some mud inadvertently climbed onto her slender heels. The contrast between black and white created a wonderfully fresh and beautiful effect.

Without much hesitation, Kyosuke Kousaka raised his hand and summoned the spirit.

As before, Fu Ling brought Fujiwara no Michinaga's entourage with her.

The entourage was dressed better this time than last time.

At least make Kousaka Kyosuke believe that this person should be an ordinary retainer under Fujiwara Michinaga.

"Kyosuke-sama."

Basking in the sun, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, standing quite a distance from Kousaka Kyosuke, bowed respectfully, his lowered posture conveying a reverent tone.

Kousaka Kyosuke, who was already sitting cross-legged on the straw mat, laughed and said, "What, Master Dao wants to ask me to do something again?"

If it were any of Fujiwara no Michinaga's other more imposing attendants who came, Kousaka Kyosuke would naturally be more polite.

However, if someone's attire doesn't even resemble that of a high-ranking official's attendant, then their attitude naturally doesn't need much consideration.

A man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle.

In this era, if you don't dress well, it means you don't have a high social status, and it would be strange if you were respected.

"No, it's still the same thing as before, but this time I have more important news to bring."

"What, you wouldn't happen to be begging Lord Nobunaga to give you a chance to prove yourself, would you?"

Kyosuke Kosaka chuckled, his tone softening and now carrying a hint of inquiry.

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka was sweating profusely, feeling as if he had been completely seen through!

He gradually felt—

Both Fujiwara no Michinaga and Kyosuke in front of him treated him like a toy.

But even knowing this, he had no choice but to act like a toy or a clown, conforming to the behavior that pleased every important person.

Otherwise, he wouldn't know what the consequences would be.

Although death is not guaranteed, in this unstable world with supernatural abilities, it's best to have a good identity.

Ultimately, the weak are bullied...

"What are you bringing me this time?" Kousaka Kyosuke still didn't give Ayanokoji Kiyotaka a chance to answer.

To be honest, he had no idea what Fujiwara no Michinaga was up to.

Considering that her identity in this world was somewhat unusual, she would often act in a way that was unclear when interacting with anyone.

To put it bluntly, he's a "riddler".

Who told me to come into this world knowing nothing, even my identity had to be found by searching for evidence?

He thought maliciously that if other transmigrators received the same treatment as him, they would definitely suffer terribly.

It's definitely a suspense game; even a normal person would have a hard time completing it.

"I wish I could come a little closer and say something to you..."

"can."

After staring blankly at the person in front of him for a while, Kousaka Kyosuke nodded.

Finally feeling somewhat relieved, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka cautiously stepped forward, head bowed, and said in a low voice:

“I heard that after you were dismissed, a vice minister of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics and a high-ranking official were attacked by evil spirits on the road.”

Kousaka Kyosuke remained silent. That's it?

Without much thought, he knew what the man wanted him to do.

It's nothing more than using these nobles to their advantage, and then restoring them to their original positions.

Unfortunately, does this need to be pointed out?

Moreover, if someone with the ability does something underhanded, it will only make them look bad.

If others find out, your social standing will drop significantly!

Suppressing the urge to order the spirit to drive the person away, Kousaka Kyosuke reached out: "Bring me the paper so I can take a look."

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, finally relieved, quickly handed over the paper given to him by Fujiwara no Michinaga.

Fujiwara no Michinaga's mission was finally completed.

Regardless of whether it will attract attention, at least I can maintain my original identity and status.